Side Dishes

Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe from Mrs. Cubbison’s

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I’m gearing up for Thanksgiving, and my go-to cornbread stuffing, actually the only cornbread stuffing I’ve found on California grocery shelves for years, is Mrs. Cubbison’s! The recipe below is from a Mrs. Cubbison’s website Thanksgiving Tips where you’ll find some great information to make your Thanksgiving Holiday its very tastiest. And the photo of [...]

November 1, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Red Potato Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

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We are a house of blue or bleu cheese lovers! This potato salad is packed with a party of saltiness from the chopped bacon to the cheese. 2 lbs. baby red potatoes 8 cooked strips bacon, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 3 large hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped (1 cup) 5 oz. crumbled blue cheese (1 cup) [...]

July 6, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Yellow Tomato, Feta, and Mint Cups

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I wasn’t quite sure what to call this lovely sunny dish. Perhaps a salad and certainly a side dish, these packed tomatoes would be ideal to serve at a simple summer lunch. 2 tablespoons pine nuts 5 medium yellow tomatoes 1/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese  2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon pure olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh [...]

May 22, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Orso with Caramelized Onions

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Orso, also known as riso and Rosa Marina is a rice shaped pasta. I prefer the lighter, smoother texture of orso to rice with most dishes. And, this recipe is great for dinner parties as you can make it ahead of time, keep covered in the fridge, and then microwave it just before serving. 3 tablespoons butter [...]

April 26, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Broccoli Timbales

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“Drinking cup” is the English translation of the French word “timbale”. Traditional dessert timbales are simply brioche pastry cups filled with a fruity mixture. This version of the timbale, a cup-shaped custard with minced vegetables, is a lovely side dish for elegant meals. This recipe allows for about 12 timbales as guests rarely enjoy just [...]

April 26, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cranberry Orange Relish

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As an alternative to canned cranberry sauce, serve a tart, delicious relish laced with spirit.  This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 1 1/2 lbs. fresh cranberries, rinsed 1 cup chopped fennel or anise bulb 1 cup chopped Bartlett pears 1/2 cup minced dried peaches 1/2 cup Grand Marnier [...]

September 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Bloody Mary Catsup for French Fries

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Recently, a TV station started showing vintage commercials and blurbs that I remember from my childhood.  One report entitled “In The News Today” was a 5-minute piece on the history of catsup.  Catsup or ketchup originated in china as, I believe, a sauce for fish.  Now, America’s number 1 condiment has been spiked with vodka [...]

September 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Anise Pecan Yams

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These yams pack quite a punch. Sambuca gives this dish a sweet herbal edge with the essence of licorice. This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 5 lbs. yams, washed, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/3 cup Sambuca 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus whole pecans for topping 1/4 [...]

August 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Rum & Cherry Cornbread Stuffing

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Not being huge fan of celery, I am forever on the look out for stuffing recipes that omit this staple ingredient. I also find that turkey sausage blends nicely with the sweeter flavors of cherry and creamed corn, rather than the pork sausage. This recipe is my little brother Danny’s favorite new dish year round. [...]

August 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Apple Mash

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Odd, I know, but the combination of golden potatoes and apples in this old Irish side dish recipe is exquisite. I developed this recipe years ago based on research from my peeps! Supposedly, I’m related to the greatest king of Ireland, Brian Boru. There’s even a wikipedia reference about him and a sketch of the [...]

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